A brand new 'Variety' TV show is Square Enix's latest attempt at diversification, and the programme for TV Tokyo will be revealed fully in Shibuya (Tokyo) today. The first episode will air on April 6th at 1am in Japan, and is called Heavy Metal Thunder. Yoko Kumada will host the show of which Square Enix has high hopes, having also confirmed a tie-in videogame.

The show sounds vaguely like a chat show, though may contain 'Pop Idol' elements too, which would make the idea of a videogame more sensible. Vaguely punky Japanese band Sex MachineGuns have provided the show's theme tune, and will perform at today's showcase in Shibuya, while Kumada interviews special guests.

Square Enix has enjoyed previous success by diversifying into manga and anime, though the giant games firm's first foray into the cinema with their Final Fantasy flick was something of a flop. We'll keep you posted.

By Luke Guttridge

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